Festival kids' shows hitlist

Potted Pirates

Fast-paced comedic action from the team behind Potted Potter, bringing you nautical silliness and audience participation on the high seas. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug, 3pm, £9–£10 (£8–£9).

Visualise Reloaded

The 'Science Made Simple' team are back to live up to their name, and give you a few laughs at the same time. Venue 13, 07074 201313, until 24 Aug, Noon (14-16 Aug) & 2.15pm (17-24 Aug), £8 (£5).

Cloudcuckooland

More musical instruments than you can shake a stick at, and more bird poo than the world can cope with in this fast, funny environmental musical. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug, 12.50pm, £8.50 (£7).

Heartbreak Soup

This energetic, yet tender look at a young boy waiting for a heart transplant might have parents blubbing at the end, but there are plenty of laughs along the way. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 2-25 Aug (not 13 & 14), 11.30am, £7.50 (£6).

Painting Music Workshop

A colourful way to introduce children (and grown-ups) to music appreciation. Pick up a paintbrush, listen to the live playing and get creative. Sweet ECA, 0870 2410136, until 25 Aug, 12.50pm, £3 (£5.50).